When to plant cabbage in Vancouver
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Vancouver?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 19–Jun 18) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Vancouver?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 17–Mar 10) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Vancouver?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 10–Mar 31) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Vancouver?
Yes — Vancouver supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early July (Jul 9–Jul 23), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 221 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.
Sow cabbage as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Vancouver's frost dates.